Dr. Mark Loux updates us on herbicide availability before getting into some specific BMPs for our most difficult weeds: Marestail, Waterhemp, Giant and Common Ragweed and a few others that have made a stronghold in some fields. The webinar on metabolic resistance, and many others, can be found here: https://iwilltakeaction.com/news/inside-weed-management-webinar-series The weed control guide and […]

Dr. Osler Ortez joined Extension in January as the new state specialist in corn and emerging crops. He is replacing Peter Thomison who retired. Learn about Osler’s background and what crop his family grows back home. He has a lot of great ideas for on-farm research and is eager to work with growers across the […]

It’s that time of year again. Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to talk current weather conditions and reveal what forecasts are saying for this spring. We discuss how the fall and winter weather stack up historically and just how much the spring weather is resembling […]

Ben Brown, State Ag Economics Specialist at the University of Missouri, joins us to discuss several commodities that are being impacted by the conflict in the breadbasket of Europe. Prices are up in several commodities, not all of them in the favor of U.S. farmers. We dive into the ag and ag related commodities most […]

Peggy Hall and Robert Moore join us again in this episode to talk about transition issues unique to farms and what legal solutions are available. Some topics we touch on are: keeping farmland in the family, farm vs. non-farm heirs, and the differences between a will and a trust. Find more information at farmoffice.osu.edu.

Many legal tools are available to help farms achieve their transition goals. Identifying those tools and deciding which should be a part of your farm plan is challenging. Peggy Hall and Robert Moore, lawyers with the Agricultural and Resource Law program within OSU Extension, share what legal pieces should be considered and how to choose […]

Regardless of the size of your farm or the age of operators, we never know when the unexpected may occur. To ensure a farm lasts beyond the current generation, it is crucial that plans be laid. Because of the importance of this issue, we are dedicating three episodes to provide information on different pieces of […]

If you are facing glyphosate shortages or looking to reduce use due to increased costs, Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Weed Specialist, offers advice on how to target applications to the areas of the most need. We talk about the specific weeds where glyphosate has the most activity and what substitutes are available. More resources can […]

It’s hard to believe eFields is in its 5th year! This year, the report covers 46 counties and approximately 150 trials. Three OSU Extension Educators join us to talk about trials from their counties: Taylor Dill, Darke County, Chris Zoller, Tuscarawas County, and Jason Hartschuh, Crawford County. Keep an eye on the CORN Newsletter and […]

Andrea Flowers with Cargill in Dayton, Ohio discusses factors affecting the grain markets today. We talk about what is driving demand and where will prices go over the next few months. Andrea shares some marketing tips and what to keep our eye on as we head into planting season. Questions for Andrea can be directed […]